Norway Welcomes King Haakon VIII as Monarchy Faces Scrutiny
Norway’s crown passes to King Haakon VIII after his father’s death, with the new monarch expected to steady a royal image strained by past scandals and shifting public opinion. The article also previews Haakon and Mette-Marit’s high-profile marriage in 2001 and their two children, Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus, along with Mette-Marit’s health battles and ongoing scrutiny of the royal family following unrelated controversies involving relatives. Polls show a majority still support the monarchy, but support has waned from its peak in previous years, highlighting the challenge of maintaining popular backing in the wake of scandals surrounding the family.